G. K. Chesterton
Literature & Fiction
The Napoleon of Notting Hill
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British writer GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON (1874-1936) expounded prolifically about his wide-ranging philosophies-he is impossible to categorize as "liberal" or "conservative," for instance-across a wide variety of avenues: he was a literary critic, historian, playwright, novelist, columnist, and poet. His witty, humorous style earned him the title of the "prince of paradox," and his works-80 books and nearly 4,000 essays-remain among the most beloved in the English language First published in 1904, this allegorical fantasy is, perhaps, Chesterton's most curious book, a futuristic satire on public apathy, the corruption of the ruling class, and the collapse of local tradition. Though set in the year 1984, Chesterton does not concern himself with exploring the possible technological advances on the horizon at the beginning of the century: instead, he looks to the sociological, and so produced a work that comes startlingly close to predicting the indifference of the modern hoi polloi. Known to have inspired the hero of Irish independence, Michael Collins, as well as, perhaps, George Orwell's 1984, this is a stellar example of Chesterton's comic genius.

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The Napoleon of Notting Hill
THE NAPOLEON
of
NOTTING HILL
By
GILBERT K. CHESTERTON
TO HILAIRE BELLOC
CONTENTS
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Book I
THE NAPOLEON OF NOTTING HILL
Chapter I—Introductory Remarks on the Art of Prophecy
Chapter II—The Man in Green
Chapter III—The Hill of Humour
Book II
Chapter I—The Charter of the Cities
Chapter II—The Council of the Provosts
Chapter III—Enter a Lunatic
Book III
Chapter I—The Mental Condition of Adam Wayne
Chapter II—The Remarkable Mr. Turnbull
Chapter III—The Experiment of Mr. Buck
Book IV
Chapter I—The Battle of the Lamps
Chapter II—The Correspondent of the Court Journal
Chapter III—The Great Army of South Kensington
Book V
Chapter I—The Empire of Notting Hill
Chapter II—The Last Battle
Chapter III—Two Voices
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